Public schools in Cheshire, CT
7 open public schools with an address in Cheshire, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,236
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cheshire public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Cheshire, CT: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,236 students, an average of 605 per school. The largest campus is Cheshire High School (1,208 students), and the largest elementary school is Highland School (899).
Every listed school belongs to Cheshire School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 17% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cheshire
Elementary schools in Cheshire
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman School Cheshire School District | KG–06 | 369 | 13.3:1 | |
| Doolittle School Cheshire School District | KG–06 | 529 | 13.6:1 | |
| Highland School Cheshire School District | KG–06 | 899 | 14:1 | |
| Norton School Cheshire School District | KG–06 | 412 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Cheshire
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodd Middle School Cheshire School District | 07–08 | 660 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Cheshire
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School Cheshire School District | 09–12 | 1,208 | 11.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cheshire
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcey School Cheshire School District | PK–PK | 159 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black3.4%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Cheshire schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,236 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cheshire
How many public schools are in Cheshire, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Cheshire: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,236 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cheshire?
All listed public schools with an address in Cheshire belong to Cheshire School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cheshire?
Cheshire High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cheshire, with 1,208 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cheshire?
No school with an address in Cheshire is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cheshire schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cheshire public schools is 13.3:1, higher than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cheshire guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities